Flag-Breaking Villainess: The Story of How Breaking the Romance Flags of the Otome Game's Protagonist Ended Up Creating New Flags Between the Reincarnated Villainess and the Heroine - Chapter 26

Time has passed since Liel and I became a couple… and we have since graduated from the academy.

After graduation, the three of us—Liel, Urs, and I—began living together in a mansion we built in the royal capital. Of course, Liel and I are already married.

With our marriage, Liel’s name changed to Liel Fortina.

Thanks to Allen, who officiated our wedding, my family couldn’t object to my marriage with Liel, a commoner. Nobles are predictably weak against power—such a simple yet inescapable trait.

Allen and Shiroe attended the wedding, along with the people from the orphanage where Liel grew up. My mother was the only one from my family whom I invited, and she came. That alone was enough to make me truly happy.

As for work after graduation… well, I don’t do much that could be considered “work.”

My income from elixirs remains steady, and as the owner of a nail salon, I only occasionally visit the main store and its branches to check in. Most responsibilities are left to the staff and managers. Since money isn’t an issue, I no longer craft magic stones.

So, what do I do? I paint.

I’ve set up an atelier in our mansion and spend my time painting freely. When I submitted a few works to royal exhibitions, they sold well and received high praise. Once I produce enough pieces, I plan to hold a solo exhibition.

Being able to paint so joyfully is all thanks to Liel.

Liel, on the other hand, works as a researcher at the Magic Academy.

With our immense wealth, she doesn’t need to work, but she wants to be someone who matches me and believes that if her efforts can help people, then it’s worth it.

That’s one of the things I love about her.

As for Urs, she hasn’t changed at all, so there’s not much to say. If anything, since Liel became my partner, she’s started calling her “Missy.”

Regarding our wealth, we donate to every orphanage in the country. The donation amount is kept within limits approved by local lords, as excessive funding could cause unintended problems for the orphanages.

To prevent embezzlement, we also independently hire auditors, ensuring there are no loopholes.

Over time, one might expect us to have changed in appearance… but we haven’t. Not in the slightest.

After the Tarmine Incident, we unknowingly developed a habit of consuming at least one meal a day infused with elixirs, prepared by Urs. This was a precaution to prevent unforeseen side effects from touching cursed relics or encountering other unknown dangers.

As a result of daily intake of a mythical-grade item, combined with our high stats, we evolved into superior beings—something akin to gods, divine entities, or angels.

We gained not only immortality but also the ability to regenerate at will and complete immunity to disease.

Previously, Liel’s stats were lower than mine and Urs’s, but after the Tarmine Incident, we trained her rigorously for self-defense. Now, her stats are equal to mine.

Due to this evolution, we’ve even surpassed previous stat limits, growing even stronger. If we wished, Liel and I could obliterate an entire kingdom with a single spell.

With this, no misfortune or ruinous fate will ever come our way again.

And even if such a fate were to arise, we would crush it without hesitation.

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On a clear, breezy afternoon, we found ourselves in a mountain clearing. The sky was dazzlingly bright, the fresh wind brushing against our skin.

…Even if storm clouds like those from my past life’s final moments were to suddenly roll in, I could just blow them away with magic. So today’s sunshine is guaranteed.

First, the three of us enjoyed a picnic, gathered around the lunch that Urs had prepared.

After the meal, Urs lay back on the grass, gazing up at the sky in complete relaxation.

I spread out my canvas and settled down in front of it. Beside me, Liel sat quietly, watching over me.

Unlike in my past life, I am not alone.

I have people I cherish by my side.

“Today is a beautiful day.”

From now on, I will completely overwrite the painful memories of my past life’s final moments.

Though I won’t paint the exact same piece, this is my way of laying to rest the work I never finished that day—to leave no regrets behind.

As I lifted my brush and touched the canvas, time seemed to slow.

With each stroke, the bristles whispered softly, spreading color across the surface.

As I painted, a deep sense of emotion welled up within me.

Unlike back then, I now feel pure joy and happiness.

And the reason is simple—because the person I love is here with me.

I paused, turning to Liel.

“Thank you, Liel. Because you’re here, I can paint in peace.”

She gazed at me with her clear blue eyes and smiled gently.

“I would never let you feel uneasy, Lilia-sama. I will always be by your side, supporting you.”

I returned her smile, pressed a light kiss to her lips, and resumed painting.

Our lives will continue. New joys await us.

The future is bright, filled with colors as vivid as my paints.

I am truly fortunate.

Meeting Urs was a blessing.

Meeting Liel was a blessing.

And above all—

I am glad to have been born into this world.